Schools & Residencies
Irish Music, Language & Cultural Traditions
Pre-K through Grade 12
Irish harpist, singer and educator Áine Minogue brings the music, language and cultural traditions of Ireland into schools through interactive performances, classroom workshops and extended artist residencies.
Born and raised in County Tipperary, Ireland, Áine draws upon her experience as a traditional musician, her academic training and her lifelong connection to Irish culture to introduce students to Ireland's rich musical and storytelling traditions.
Participation is central to her approach. Through live harp music, song, storytelling and movement, students are invited to experience Irish culture firsthand, discovering connections between music, language, history and cultural identity.
Programs are tailored to the ages, interests and educational needs of each school.
School Assemblies
An Introduction to Irish Music & Culture
Designed for larger groups, Áine's school assemblies combine live music, storytelling and audience participation to introduce students to Ireland's musical heritage and cultural traditions.
Presentations are adapted to the age range and size of the audience, creating an experience that is both educational and engaging.
Classroom Workshops
Learning Through Participation
Classroom workshops offer opportunities for smaller groups to explore Irish music and culture in a more interactive setting.
Sessions may focus on traditional music, the Irish harp, language, folklore or cultural history, with content adapted to students' ages and interests.
Workshops can be presented independently or in conjunction with a school assembly.
Programs by Age Group
Early Childhood to Grade 12
Early Childhood – Grade 2
Discovering Ireland Through Music and Movement
Designed for younger learners, these interactive programs introduce Irish music and culture through storytelling, song, movement and active participation.
Children discover the Irish harp, learn simple Irish words and phrases, join in songs and rhythms, and experience traditional Irish dance.
Grades 3–6
Exploring Irish Music, Language & Traditions
Students explore Ireland's musical heritage, language, folklore and cultural traditions through an interactive combination of live music, storytelling and participation.
Through songs, rhythms, simple Irish-language exchanges and traditional dance, students experience these traditions firsthand while discovering their historical and geographical connections to Ireland.
GRADES 7-12
Irish Music, History & Cultural Identity
Programs for middle and high school students explore Irish music, history, folklore and cultural identity through live performance, storytelling and discussion.
Students are encouraged to participate through questions, musical demonstrations and selected activities, with opportunities to explore the connections between Ireland's traditions, historical experiences and contemporary culture.
Presentations can be adapted to complement studies in music, history, literature and the humanities.
Artist Residencies
Extended School & Community Programs
In addition to individual school visits, Áine offers extended residencies that bring together performances, classroom workshops and participatory activities over several days.
Residencies may involve a single school or several schools working together, with opportunities to include concerts and cultural presentations for the wider community.
Programs are developed in collaboration with schools, arts organizations and other sponsoring groups to suit their educational interests and schedules.
About the Artist
Áine Minogue, Educator
Áine Minogue is an Irish harpist, singer, composer and educator with more than three decades of professional performing experience and sixteen recordings to her credit.
She holds a Master's Degree in Irish Traditional Music Performance, First Class Honors, from the University of Limerick, Ireland.
Her educational work encompasses school assemblies, classroom workshops, artist residencies, university presentations and traditional music instruction.
Áine is also the recipient of a Parents' Choice Award.
